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"Village BA" basketball tournament held in Taipan Village, SW China

Photo taken with a UAV drone on March 27, 2023 shows the aerial view of the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Photo taken on March 27, 2023 shows a aerial view of the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Team Qiandongnan celebrate victory after winning the final match against Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Villagers set up ladders to watch the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Ou Minghui (L) of Team Qiandongnan breaks through during the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Ou Minghui of Team Qiandongnan poses with the trophy during the awarding ceremony of "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Huang Shijiang (R) of Team Qiandongnan competes during the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Team Qiandongnan celebrate victory after winning the final match against Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Silver crown of the Miao nationality, the award for the first placed team, is seen during the awarding ceremony of "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Photo taken with a UAV drone on March 27, 2023 shows the aerial view of the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Villagers watch the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Ou Minghui (2nd R) of Team Qiandongnan breaks through during the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Ou Minghui (C) of Team Qiandongnan breaks through during the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at "Village BA" basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)